2027-2029 Aryeh Neier Fellowship Opportunity
About The Position
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) invite applications for the Aryeh Neier Fellowship. The fellow will work with both organizations on joint initiatives to strengthen respect for human rights in the United States. The ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution, laws and treaties of the United States. Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an international human rights monitoring, research, and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, incisive and timely reporting, innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and success in impacting and changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions worldwide. The fellowship was created in 2002 with generous funding from the Open Society Institute to honor the legacy of Aryeh Neier. The fellow will most likely be placed in the New York City offices of Human Rights Watch and the ACLU, spending a year at each; however, the fellow should be open to placement in the organizations’ offices in other locations in the US as well. The organizations aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.
Requirements
- Candidates must be recent graduates with a J.D. from a US law school or have a J.D. granted by June 2027.
- Academic or work experience related to some aspect of the protection of human rights and civil liberties in the United States.
- Take and/or pass the bar exam prior to commencing the fellowship in September 2027.
- Eligibility to practice law in the US during the second year of the fellowship.
- Exceptional analytical skills, and an ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively.
- Self-motivation with the ability to take initiative and follow through on projects to completion.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- A demonstrated commitment to human rights and justice.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in one language in addition to English is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor human rights issues and developments in the United States;
- Conduct field research in the United States;
- Draft reports and/or other materials on human rights conditions;
- Engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations;
- Assist with the development of litigation strategies;
- Carry out other tasks as may be required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
